Encouragement

So, here I am a "contributor" to this blog site and co-leader of a group called creativity encouraged and I have a something to admit.

I dont have a specific artistic talent. Im not an artist, definitely not a writer, cant read music, and have absolutely no rhythm for dancing.

That being said I still consider myself a creative person. I am created in the image of God. He is the ultimate creator. Everything I see that I think is beautiful from a piece of art from an artist I admire, to a heap of rubble from a building being demolished; God had a hand in that. Not only did He create it, but He gives me the ability to see the beauty in it.

Ive tried several different outlets for my creativity: photography, painting, sculpture, architecture. I've found them either lacking in creativity (architecture) or myself lacking in talent (all the rest.) That doesnt mean Ive given up on them, I believe God has plans for these gifts He has given me. I dont know what these plans are, but thats another reason for this site, and our group. We not only encourage each other to take up lost gifts but to find new outlets for them. Its all about using the gifts God has given us to bring Him glory.

So, I will keep acknowledging his beauty everywhere. I will continue searching for the purpose to the gifts he has given me. I will encourage others in their gifts and look for encouragement back from them. And maybe I'll go out with my camera this weekend, just for fun.